Cancer research grant seeks junior faculty

Applications are being accepted for the University’s American Cancer Society Institutional Research Grant.

The program provides seed money for new projects initiated by junior faculty members. Awards of up to $20,000 will be made for one year.

Eligibility is limited to faculty who are within six years of their first independent research or faculty appointment.

Each application must include a letter from the department chair verifying that the applicant is an independent investigator.

Applications are due Sept. 26. For more details, go to siteman.wustl.edu/physcian/research/funding.shtml.